Funding Sources that Support Court ADR:

Statutes

Abstract: This act, which was passed during the 2010 General Assembly session and went into effect July 1, 2010, requires civil actions brought to recover damages for medical negligence to be referred to mandatory mediation. Parties may also agree to have thei...

Abstract: Under this law, administrators in each Connecticut district court are required to establish foreclosure mediation programs by July 1, 2008. Actions to foreclose mortgages on residential properties may be sent to mediation at the request of the borrow...

Abstract: In outlining the process of petitioning for the termination of parental rights, this section requires parties seeking to change or enforce an adoption agreement to go through mediation or other dispute resolution proceeding before the court will act ...

Abstract: Except in certain cases, this section prohibits mediation participants other than the parties from disclosing oral and written communication made during the mediation process. Such disclosure would be inadmissible in court unless both parties agree t...

Abstract: These statutes authorize Superior Court judges to refer to arbitration civil cases in which the expected judgment is no more than $50,000. Parties may also request arbitration. The statutes review the arbitration proceedings, powers of the arbitrator...

Abstract: In giving the Office of the Child Advocate the right to bring actions on behalf of any child before any state judicial body, this section includes the provision that the Child Advocate should first attempt to resolve disputes through mediation....

Abstract: Parties involved in civil actions regarding the ownership, maintenance or use of a private motor vehicle are given the option of referring their case to an alternative dispute resolution program under this section. The section also addresses the fili...

Abstract: The Connecticut Court Annexed ADR Program cites this statute as the legal authority for many of the court's ADR programs. It states that the Chief Court Administrator is responsible for "the efficient operation of the department, the prompt dispositi...

Abstract: Following a settlement decision, this section states that arbitral awards should be put in writing, signed by the arbitrator and submitted to the Court of Probate. Unless remonstrance is filed, the award will be binding once it is accepted and filed ...

Abstract: Under this section, parties in a dispute filed in probate court are authorized to apply to the court for arbitration. Courts are also authorized to order disputes to arbitration after giving notice to the disputants....

Abstract: If an interested party to a probate dispute objects to an arbitral award, the section allows that party to challenge it in court. If the court finds the party's allegations to be "true and sufficient," the court may refuse to accept the award, and th...

Abstract: This section allows the Chief Court Administrator to establish mediation programs in district courts to address contested property, financial, and child custody and visitation issues in divorce cases. It also sets confidentiality limits on oral and w...

Rules

Abstract: This rule applies to civil appeals, with some exceptions. Counsel and parties may participate in a conference "to explore the possibility of settlement, narrow the issues, and discuss any matters that may expedite disposition of the appeal." Staff co...

Abstract: According to section (h) of this rule, which deals with ADR, any case may be referred for voluntary ADR at any state of the litigation deemed appropriate by the parties and the judge. Parties must first agree upon the form, scope, provider and effect...

Abstract: The court is authorized to refer a civil action to alternative dispute resolution upon stipulation of the parties. When a referral is made, the court will stay all proceedings and set a time limit for the ADR referral, which will not exceed 90 days. ...

Abstract: Under these rules, the court may refer, on its own motion, any case to an arbitrator in which the reasonable expectation of judgment is less than $50,000. The rules set forth guidelines for the selection of arbitrators, conducting the arbitration hea...

Abstract: Under this rule, a case may be referred for voluntary ADR at any state of the litigation deemed appropriate by the parties and the judge. Parties must first agree upon the form, scope, provider, and effect of the ADR process, and must stipulate any j...

Abstract: Section (b) of this rule reads: "Under the supervision and direction of the judicial authority, the family relations counselor shall conduct such investigations or mediation conferences in domestic relations matters as may be directed by the judicial...

Reports

Abstract: This report provides information on the number of foreclosure mediations being conducted in court-related programs in 12 states. The report is based on publicly available statistics collected by the author. It includes information on the statewide pr...

Abstract: This report is based on 254 cases from five states and analyzes the "extent to which the Access and Visitation Grants increased access rights, visitation, and child support payment compliance" (p.1) of noncustodial parents. Two sets of analysis - one...

Abstract: This website provides statistics for Connecticut's statewide foreclosure mediation program, which was established July 2008. Statistics are provided by outcome, as well as judicial district. The site also provides a glossary to explain certain court ...

Contacts

Abstract: This website for Connecticut's foreclosure mediation program features resources for participants in the program. Under the program, mediation is mandatory for all eligible foreclosure cases in which the homeowner files an appearance. The website feat...